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Semifreddo al Pistacchio (Pistachio Semifreddo)

29 May 2017 by Paola 7 Comments

Pistachio Semifreddo

Semifreddo (pronounced say-mee-FRAY-dough) that in Italian means half frozen, is a typical Italian dessert prepared with whipped cream, custard and meringue. Here is my recipe, received from a Sicilian friend, therefore I should say authentic. You can vary the flavors by adding different ingredients such as pistachios, almonds, crushed amaretti cookies, coffee. You can express… 

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Filed Under: Sweets and snacks Tagged With: Pistachios, Raspberries, Semifreddo

Pasta di Farro con Gamberi e Pistacchio (Spelt Pasta with Prawns and Pistachio)

17 April 2016 by Paola Leave a Comment

Pasta con gamberi e pistacchio

This is tasty dish rich in flavor and tradition, combining all the flavor of the Italian peninsula: the cream typical of the North and the other ingredients more typical of the South. Pasta with prawns and pistachio is a simple and appetizing first course in which the fish is definitely the star of the dish…. 

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Filed Under: Fish and seafood, Pasta, Risotto and Gnocchi Tagged With: Pistachios, Prawns, Spelt pasta

Gelato al Pistacchio (Pistachio Ice Cream)

16 March 2015 by Paola 2 Comments

Gelato al pistacchio

Pistachio ice cream, made with the famous pistachios from Bronte (a small village in Sicily), is a real delight that you can enjoy by itself or use as a filling for crepes, croissants, cakes and other sweets. The success of this recipe is the choice of ingredients: they must be fresh and of good quality…. 

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Filed Under: Sweets and snacks Tagged With: Ice cream, Pistachios

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